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Career Research: Researching with Databases

A guide to career research resources from Polk State Libraries.

Overview

This guide will teach you how to:

  • Find books & ebooks on a career
  • Research a career with the databases

What is a Database?

A very simple definition of a database -- A collection of information that can be accessed and searched through the Internet.

Polk State Libraries subscribes to over 100 databases.  Many are specialized and contain magazine and newspaper articles on a specific topic such as: Careers, Education, Psychology, Health Sciences etc.  

The databases are organized either alphabetically or by subject.  If you are not sure which database will be most useful. choose the subject listing, or consult with the librarian.

Polk State Libraries' Databases

As a student at Polk, you have access to many career databases including:
(Require log in to view them)

  • O*Net Online
    (Provides occupational information, including descriptors on hundreds of occupations).
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
    (The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years).
  • Testing & Education Reference Center
    (Testing & Education Reference Center helps prepare students for specialized tests for college, graduate school, the military or trade school. It includes preparatory tests from the GED [General Educational Development] to the GRE [Graduate Record Examination General Test]).

  

How to log in to Library Resources

To log in to the library's online resources (databases, ebooks, articles, videos...), simply visit the Polk State Library Homepage and Articles/Databases and log in using the credentials listed below.

Student login - Passport Credentials Faculty/Staff Login

Student ID:

Passport Password:

passport login

 

 

Having trouble logging in?

Students: Try resetting your Passport pin, sending an email to HelpDeskRequests@polk.edu, or calling the Help Desk at 863.292.3652 or extension 5111.

Institutional e-mail address & password

Having trouble logging in?

Faculty/Staff: Try resetting your Polk institutional email account passwords or calling the Help Desk at 863.292.3652 or extension 5111.

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